Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki and lawmaker representing Imo West district at the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Rochas Okoroch on wednesday declared interest their to contest the 2023 presidency.
Saraki shared the information on his official Facebook page while Okorocha’s declaration was announced in a letter read on the floor of the Senate by President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan.
Saraki said : “Earlier, I replied to a follower of mine on Twitter who like thousands of you has been clamouring for a united front to #RescueNigeria.
“As we prepare for the journey ahead, I hope we can all join hands to get the ticket of our great party, PDP, and build a nation that works for all of us.
“Join me to make our communities safer and provide real opportunities for you and your families. I have a strong record of delivering and experience in making tough decisions.
“Let’s build a new Nigeria that works for EVERYONE!”
Saraki, born on December 19, 1962, is the son of Second Republic Senator, late Olusola Saraki.
He was first elected into the Senate in 2011 and emerged Senate President in 2015.
Okorocha, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is the immediate past governor of Imo State
